Parker Estate First Growth Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Merlot Cabernet Franc 2019
G 95
G 95
Deep crimson and delivering a rich core of savoury blackberry, dried herbs and red earth aromas with mahogany oak influences. Firm and dry, with powerful layers of vibrant dark berry flavour well supported by rich veins of chewy tannins to
This broody and densely packed 2019 Merlot Cabernet Franc is exceptional and offers up muscular aromas of meat stock, blackberry and graphite with a strong backbone of new French oak. That density continues on the palate with a firm tannic overall feel – a strong core of gravel, graphite and baked earth flavours tightly bound over an extremely long finish. A wine best left at least ten years to see its best. Drink 2035–2044 Taylors Masterstroke Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 G 95 Medium-deep colour. Blackcurrant pastille, hint menthol aromas with hints of vanilla. Lovely pure blackcurrant, blackberry fruits, fine grainy tannins and well- integrated vanilla, roasted chestnut notes. Finishes grainy firm and long. Beautifully balanced claret style with lovely volume, density and vigour. Drink now–2034 Wynns Coonawarra Estate Messenger Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 G 94+ Medium crimson. Fresh inky, cassis, sage aromas with hints of espresso. Supple cassis, vanilla hint roasted chestnut, marzipan flavours and persistent fine- grained tannins. Finishes long with pastille like notes. Lovely flow and mineral length. Drink 2030–2042 Balnaves of Coonawarra Sparkling Cabernet Sauvignon NV G 94 Made with Reserve wines from 10 vintages, this unique and stylish sparkling Cabernet Sauvignon radiates with dark cherry, blackberry and blackcurrant aromas with chocolate and leafy tones. More cerebral and savoury than packed full of up-front fruit, although with a touch of residual sweetness, there is impressive complexity with cedary/mushroom tones adding plenty of interest to the
finish. Drink 2030–2042 Parker Estate 95 Block Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot 2022
G 95
Deep crimson. Plush, generous aromas of blackberry, graphite and new leather with spicy, cedar notes. Weighty fruit and tannins to follow with fresh acidity driving a long and strong finish. Drink 2028–2036 Penfolds Bin 128 Shiraz 2022 G 95 Deep crimson. Attractive pure cassis, blackberry pastille violet aromas with underlying spice, vanilla notes. Velvety textured and concentrated wine with superb blackcurrant, blackberry, dark cherry fruits, fine grained tannins and well- balanced mocha, vanilla notes. A cedar firm finish with mineral notes. A lovely Bin 128 vintage 14.5% alc Drink 2028–2040 Penfolds Bin 169 Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 G 95 Deep crimson. Intense blackcurrant, dark chocolate aromas with cedar, bush garrigue/ hint menthol, chinotto notes. Classical in structure with inky deep dark cherry, cassis, blackcurrant fruits, fine grainy/ graphite textures and well-balanced marzipan mocha oak notes. Builds up leafy/ grippy firm at the finish with ample pure dark berry fruits and demi-glace nuances. A classic Coonawarra Claret style. This stylish single vineyard 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is poised with a beautifully formed core of blackcurrant, graphite and dried herbs with a finely woven seam of French oak. Tight and firm with a juicy core of fruit and dense powdery tannins superbly balanced and driving a seriously long finish. An excellent inaugural vintage. Drink 2030–2040 Redman Wines William Wilson Shiraz Cabernet 2016 G 95 Deep crimson. Powerful and ripe blackberry, liquorice and spice aromas. Full- flavoured with waves of youthfully blackberry just starting to open up with red earthy tones backed by a strong, drying oak influence. Old-fashioned but impressive. Drink 2026–2035 14.5% alc Drink Now–2040 Redman The First Divide Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 G 95
finish. Drink now–2027 Brand & Sons Old Town Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
G 94
There is excellent poise and precision to be found in this 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, which delivers graphite, gravel, leafy herb and fruit pastille aromas with roasted walnut oak. Seductive fleshy textures are driven by youthful, energetic flavours underpinned by pliable tannins. Approachable now but also an excellent mid-term
ageing proposition. Drink 2026–2035 Brand & Sons Glenroy Single Vineyard Shiraz 2021
G 94
This bold and expressive 2021 Shiraz is a modern Coonawarra style with relative lashings of ripe, plush flavours with a strong oak counterpoint. Excellent volume of flavour and sandy tannins follow which build to a strong finish. Drink 2023–2035
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